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Serious Trouble

For like many, having ignored their mother’s calling Children have learned to identify her warning For serious trouble will be paid When procrastination has been overly made Jamie! I hear as I watch TV Please take out the trash if you please Jamie!! I hear for a second time I will at the end of my show-alright? Jamie Robert Hollingsworth the third!!!!!! The moment of truth- now has arrived Dashing to the trash as fast as I can travel Before a bruising- caused by a paddle

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/22/2012 4:41:00 PM

Yes, most children know where the line has been drawn and how close they can come to the line before the paddle of education is applied to the seat of understanding..Enjoyed reading this eve..Got a chuckle and a memory..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/22/2012 12:55:00 PM

lol.......Must have respect for your mum Mark. Well done - oxox Anne-Lise

Mark Goodson

Date: 3/22/2012 12:32:00 PM

Thanks Lily, I remember my mother calling downstairs for me, running up the stairs when she called my whole name.

Lily Mayfield

Date: 3/22/2012 12:27:00 PM

I love it! Brings back memories. Every kid knows that when the full name gets busted out, they mean business lol I love this poem! -Lily<3